State Specific General Knowledge

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Question 221Question

Match the State Government Welfare Schemes listed in List-I with their corresponding primary objective and target beneficiary profile in List-II.

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Items

Kanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal)
YSR Rythu Bharosa (Andhra Pradesh)
Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana (Maharashtra)
Mo Ghara Scheme (Odisha)

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Answer

Kanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal) pairs with conditional financial incentive to adolescent girls; YSR Rythu Bharosa (Andhra Pradesh) pairs with investment assistance providing direct income support to farmer families including tenant farmers; Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana (Maharashtra) pairs with financial aid to senior citizens aged 65 and above for assistive health devices; Mo Ghara Scheme (Odisha) pairs with credit-linked capital subsidy for lower-middle-income rural families housing construction.
Each scheme is correctly matched to its domain and specific mandate: Kanyashree Prakalpa focuses on adolescent female education in West Bengal; YSR Rythu Bharosa delivers crop input assistance including tenant farmers in Andhra Pradesh; Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana grants device procurement funds to senior citizens aged 65+ in Maharashtra; Mo Ghara provides bank loan capital subsidies for housing in Odisha.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Kanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal)
Identify that the scheme focuses on adolescent girls' education and delaying marriage through conditional cash transfers.
Kanyashree Prakalpa was launched by West Bengal specifically to retain girls in school and prevent underage marriages.
2
Analyze YSR Rythu Bharosa (Andhra Pradesh)
Identify agricultural input support, noting its unique inclusion of tenant farmers alongside landholders.
YSR Rythu Bharosa is Andhra Pradesh's primary agricultural income support initiative.
3
Analyze Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana (Maharashtra)
Identify senior citizen health support for individuals aged 65 and above for purchasing assistive living devices.
The scheme caters specifically to elderly citizens with age-related infirmities.
4
Analyze Mo Ghara Scheme (Odisha)
Identify rural credit-linked housing subsidy aimed at households left out of existing housing schemes.
Mo Ghara assists lower-middle-income households in rural Odisha to secure housing loans with government subsidy.

Key Concept

Key features, target demographic criteria, and sector-specific objectives of State Welfare Schemes
Question 222Question

Match each National Park / Wildlife Sanctuary in List-I with its primary flagship protected species in List-II:

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Items

Dachigam National Park
Kaziranga National Park
Silent Valley National Park
Kanha National Park

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Answer

Dachigam National Park matches with Hangul (Kashmir Stag); Kaziranga National Park matches with Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros; Silent Valley National Park matches with Lion-tailed Macaque; Kanha National Park matches with Barasingha (Swamp Deer).
Each national park is correctly matched to its primary flagship species: Dachigam protects the Hangul (Kashmir Stag), Kaziranga protects the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, Silent Valley protects the Lion-tailed Macaque, and Kanha protects the hard-ground Barasingha (Swamp Deer).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary protected fauna of Dachigam National Park.
Dachigam is the key protected area for the Hangul (Kashmir Stag).
It protects the remnant population of Kashmir Stag in its temperate habitat.
2
Identify the flagship species of Kaziranga National Park.
Kaziranga is famous worldwide for the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros.
Assam's Kaziranga landscape hosts over two-thirds of the global one-horned rhino population.
3
Associate Silent Valley National Park with its indicator species.
Silent Valley is home to the endemic Lion-tailed Macaque.
The tropical evergreen rain forests of Silent Valley support this rare primate species.
4
Associate Kanha National Park with its mascot mammal.
Kanha National Park is famous for conserving the hard-ground Barasingha.
Kanha successfully restored the population of the state animal of Madhya Pradesh.

Key Concept

State Protected Areas and Flagship Wildlife Species
Question 223Question

Match the state-specific historical rebellions and movements listed in Column I with their corresponding regional context and key features in Column II.

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Items

Moamaria Rebellion
Chuar Uprising
Polygar (Palaiyakkarar) War
Eka Movement

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Answer

Moamaria Rebellion matches with the resistance of Matak community peasant-disciples against Ahom royal authority in Assam; Chuar Uprising matches with the revolt of land-holding paiks and zamindars under Durjan Singh in Bengal's Jungle Mahals; Polygar War matches with armed confrontation by local chieftains against East India Company taxation in Tirunelveli; and Eka Movement matches with peasant consolidation in Awadh under Madari Pasi against oppressive rents.
Each historical movement is correctly matched with its specific region, leadership, and state-specific context: Moamaria Rebellion in Assam against Ahom rule; Chuar Uprising in Bengal's Jungle Mahals led by Durjan Singh; Polygar War in Tamil Nadu led by local chieftains against Eka revenue demands; and Eka Movement in Awadh led by Madari Pasi against landlord oppression.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical region and social base of the Moamaria Rebellion.
Moamaria Rebellion belongs to Assam (Ahom kingdom history), specifically involving Matak peasant followers.
This pairs Moamaria Rebellion with the Assam Ahom kingdom context.
2
Analyze the leadership and territorial context of the Chuar Uprising.
Chuar Uprising took place in Midnapore and the Jungle Mahals of Bengal under local leaders like Durjan Singh.
This pairs Chuar Uprising with Bengal's land-holding tribal paiks under Durjan Singh.
3
Examine the nature of the Polygar War.
Polygar War refers to the resistance of Palaiyakkarar chieftains in southern India (Tirunelveli/Madurai region) against British taxation.
This pairs Polygar War with regional feudal chieftains in Tirunelveli.
4
Determine the features of the Eka Movement.
Eka Movement was an agrarian protest in Awadh (UP) led by Madari Pasi against oppressive rents and cesses.
This pairs Eka Movement with peasant consolidation in Awadh under Madari Pasi.

Key Concept

Regional State Uprisings and Agrarian/Tribal Historical Movements
Question 224Question

Arrange the following administrative positions within the State Secretariat hierarchy of an Indian State in descending order of their administrative rank and official seniority (from highest to lowest).

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Answer

The correct order of administrative seniority in the State Secretariat from highest to lowest is: Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Under Secretary.
The administrative organization of a State Secretariat in Indian State Governance follows a strict cadre hierarchy. The Chief Secretary stands at the apex as the top-ranking civil servant of the state. Next in line are Principal Secretaries who manage important administrative portfolios and ministries. Below them, administration is decentralized through Joint/Deputy Secretaries, followed by Under Secretaries at the base officer level of the Secretariat administrative chain of command.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the top administrative executive of the state administrative apparatus.
Chief Secretary is established as position 1 (highest rank).
The Chief Secretary is the head of the civil services in the state and administrative head of the State Secretariat.
2
Determine the senior departmental administrative officer rank following the Chief Secretary.
Principal Secretary is established as position 2.
Principal Secretaries head key departments and report directly to the Chief Secretary / Ministers.
3
Differentiate between middle and junior officer Secretariat cadres.
Deputy Secretary is position 3 and Under Secretary is position 4.
In Secretariat administrative office hierarchy, a Deputy Secretary supervises branches and reports to Joint/Special/Principal Secretaries, while an Under Secretary operates beneath the Deputy Secretary.

Key Concept

State Secretariat Administrative Hierarchy and Bureaucratic Organization
Question 225Question

The Rampa Rebellion (1922–1924), an armed uprising against British colonial authorities in the Godavari agency region, was led by which of the following freedom fighters?

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Answer: Alluri Sitarama Raju

Answer

Alluri Sitarama Raju
Alluri Sitarama Raju organized the tribal people of the Chodavaram and Narsipatnam forest areas in the Godavari region to fight against the British colonial government's forest restrictions. Using guerrilla tactics, he spearheaded the Rampa Rebellion from 1922 until his martyrdom in 1924.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical movement and regional context
The Rampa Rebellion took place between 1922 and 1924 in the Godavari agency region of Andhra Pradesh (then part of the Madras Presidency).
The rebellion was organized against the oppressive British Madras Forest Act of 1882.
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Identify the leader of the Rampa Rebellion
Alluri Sitarama Raju mobilized the tribal population (Adivasis) and organized guerrilla warfare against the British forces.
He is famously known as 'Manyam Veerudu' (Hero of the Jungles) for leading this uprising.

Key Concept

Rampa Rebellion and Tribal Freedom Movements in State History
Estimated Time:45s
Question 226Question

Consider the following statements regarding the physical relief, passes, and drainage features of the Western Ghats mountain range:

1. The Palghat Gap is a prominent low-pass break in the Western Ghats that separates the Nilgiri Hills to the north from the Anaimalai Hills to the south.
2. Major rivers originating on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, such as the Godavari and Krishna, flow across the Deccan Plateau and form estuaries rather than deltas at their mouths along the Bay of Bengal.
3. The steep western escarpment of the Western Ghats acts as an orographic barrier to the Arabian Sea branch of the Southwest Monsoon, causing heavy precipitation on the windward coastal side and creating a rain-shadow region on the leeward eastern side.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 3 only

Answer

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Palghat Gap separates the Nilgiri Hills from the Anaimalai Hills, and the western escarpment induces strong orographic rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon. Statement 2 is incorrect because rivers flowing east into the Bay of Bengal build large deltas, not estuaries.
The option selecting statements 1 and 3 only is correct. Palghat Gap physically splits the Nilgiri and Anaimalai hill ranges, and the steep western slope causes heavy orographic rain on the windward side. Statement 2 is false because east-flowing rivers form deltas at their mouths along the Bay of Bengal, whereas estuaries are formed by west-flowing rivers along the Arabian Sea.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding mountain pass physical geography
Statement 1 is TRUE. Palghat (Palakkad) Gap is a major mountain pass approximately 30 km wide in the Western Ghats located between the Nilgiri Hills to its north and the Anaimalai Hills to its south.
Topographic map alignment confirms Palghat Gap's position separating these two hill clusters.
2
Analyze Statement 2 regarding river drainage features and coastal landforms
Statement 2 is FALSE. Rivers originating on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats (such as Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri) traverse long distances across gentle gentle slopes to the east, carrying large volumes of sediment and forming vast deltas. Estuaries are characteristic of short, swift west-flowing rivers along the Arabian Sea coast.
Distinguishing between east-flowing delta-forming systems and west-flowing estuary-forming systems is a fundamental coastal hydrography rule.
3
Analyze Statement 3 regarding atmospheric driving forces and relief interaction
Statement 3 is TRUE. The continuous elevation of the Western Ghats forces incoming moisture-laden monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea to rise, producing intense orographic rainfall along the windward western coastal plain, while leaving the eastern plateau in a rain shadow.
Orographic uplift against physical relief features controls micro-climate distribution across the state topography.

Key Concept

Physical relief features, pass alignment, and river landform dynamics of the Western Ghats
Question 227Question

Regarding the physiographical features, drainage patterns, and soil formations across the Deccan Trap region of Maharashtra, which of the following statements are correct?

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Answer: Kalsubai peak, located in the Sahyadri range, represents the highest point of elevation in the state.; The Manjra River originates in the Balaghat Range and serves as a major right-bank tributary of the Godavari River.

Answer

The statements confirming Kalsubai as the highest peak in the Sahyadri range within the state and identifying the Manjra River as a right-bank tributary of the Godavari originating in the Balaghat range are both correct.
The peak of Kalsubai stands as the highest elevation in the Sahyadri mountain range in Maharashtra at 1,646 meters. Additionally, the Manjra River originates in the Balaghat range and joins the Godavari River as a prominent right-bank tributary.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate physiographic elevation peaks
Kalsubai peak at 1,646 m in the Western Ghats / Sahyadri range is confirmed as Maharashtra's highest point.
Topographical surveys of state physical relief place Kalsubai at the maximum altitude within the Sahyadri hill system.
2
Analyze hydrography and river directional flow
Manjra originates in the Balaghat Range and flows into the Godavari from the right bank. Tapi flows westward into the Arabian Sea.
Peninsular river systems follow distinct structural rift valleys; Tapi is a west-flowing rift valley river, whereas Manjra feeds the eastward-flowing Godavari basin.
3
Assess soil geology and parent rock relationships
Regur soil originates from basalt weathering, not granite/gneiss.
Deccan volcanic eruptions deposited extensive basalt rock strata, which weathered over geological periods into fine-textured, moisture-retentive black cotton soil.

Key Concept

Physiography, Drainage Networks, and Geomorphology of Maharashtra
Question 228Question

Which of the following statements regarding the Advocate General for a State under Article 165 of the Constitution of India are correct?

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Answer: The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the State.; To be appointed as Advocate General, a person must be qualified to be appointed a Judge of a High Court.

Answer

The correct statements are that the Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the State, and that the person must be qualified to be appointed a Judge of a High Court.
The statements confirming that the Advocate General is appointed by the Governor and must be qualified to be a High Court Judge are accurate under Article 165 of the Constitution.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Constitutional Article 165 regarding the appointment and qualifications of the Advocate General.
Article 165 specifies that the Governor appoints the Advocate General, and the appointee must be qualified to serve as a High Court Judge.
This establishes the appointing authority and required eligibility criteria.
2
Examine the tenure and remuneration rules for the Advocate General.
The Advocate General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor (not the President) and receives remuneration as determined by the Governor (not fixed by constitutional schedule).
This differentiates state executive positions from union constitutional positions and fixed-salaried posts.

Key Concept

Constitutional Provisions for the Advocate General of a State (Article 165)
Question 229Question

Consider the following statements regarding the physical relief, mountain ranges, and river drainage systems of Karnataka:

1. The Mullayanagiri peak, situated in the Baba Budan Giri Range of the Sahyadri mountains, is the highest elevated peak in the state at approximately 1,930 m1,930\text{ m}.
2. The Sharavathi River originates at Ambuthirtha, flows in a westward direction across the Western Ghats, and forms the Jog Falls before discharging into the Arabian Sea.
3. The Netravati River originates in the Kudremukh hill range and flows eastward across the Bayalu Seema plateau region to empty into the Bay of Bengal.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: Statements 1 and 2 are correct

Answer

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Mullayanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka at 1,930 m1,930\text{ m}, located in the Baba Budan Giri Range. The Sharavathi River flows westward into the Arabian Sea via Jog Falls. The Netravati River is also a west-flowing coastal river originating in Kudremukh and emptying into the Arabian Sea at Mangaluru, not an east-flowing river.
Mullayanagiri (1,930 m1,930\text{ m}) in the Baba Budan Giri Range is the highest peak in Karnataka. The Sharavathi River originates at Ambuthirtha, flows west into the Arabian Sea, and forms the Jog Falls. The Netravati River also flows westwards into the Arabian Sea at Mangaluru, making the statement claiming an eastward flow to the Bay of Bengal incorrect. Therefore, only the first two statements are correct.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding the highest peak in Karnataka.
Mullayanagiri (1,930 m1,930\text{ m}) in Chikkamagaluru district (Baba Budan Giri Range) is verified as the highest elevated peak in Karnataka. Statement 1 is TRUE.
Geographical peak elevation records for the Western Ghats section of Karnataka.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding the Sharavathi River drainage path.
Sharavathi River originates at Ambuthirtha (Shivamogga district), flows westwards, forms Gerusoppa/Jog Falls, and empties into the Arabian Sea at Honnavar. Statement 2 is TRUE.
Hydrographic tracking of major west-flowing rivers of the Sahyadri western slope.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding the Netravati River course.
Netravati originates at Bangrabalike valley in Kudremukh range and flows westward through Dakshina Kannada district to join the Arabian Sea near Mangaluru. It does not flow eastward across the plateau. Statement 3 is FALSE.
Distinguishing west-flowing coastal river basins from east-flowing Peninsular river basins.

Key Concept

State Physical Features and Coastal vs. Plateau Drainage Orientation
Question 230Question

With reference to the historic Bijolia Peasant Movement in regional state history, consider the following statements:

1. It originated in the Mewar princely state as a prolonged non-violent agrarian struggle against excessive land revenue demands, forced labor (begar), and arbitrary feudal cesses (lag-bags).
2. The movement was initially organized under the leadership of Sadhu Sitaram Das and was later transformed into a structured mass resistance by Vijay Singh Pathik.
3. The revolutionary peasants established an autonomous administrative body known as the 'Uparmal Panch Board' in 1917 to coordinate resistance activities.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1, 2 and 3

Answer

All three statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct.
All three statements are historically accurate. The Bijolia Peasant Movement was one of the longest non-violent peasant agitations in Indian state history, lasting from 1897 to 1941 in the Mewar region. It was sparked by 84 distinct feudal cesses (lag-bags). Sadhu Sitaram Das guided its first phase, while Vijay Singh Pathik took over in 1916 and founded the 'Uparmal Panch Board' in 1917 as an autonomous administrative committee.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding the background and location of the movement.
Statement 1 is correct: The Bijolia Peasant Movement (1897–1941) took place in the Bijolia thikana of Mewar Princely State against 84 oppressive feudal cesses (lag-bags) and forced labor.
Establishing the agrarian nature and regional context of the rebellion.
2
Analyze Statement 2 regarding the leadership evolution.
Statement 2 is correct: Sadhu Sitaram Das led the first phase of the movement starting in 1897. Vijay Singh Pathik (Ras Behari Bose's associate originally named Bhup Singh) assumed leadership in 1916.
Verifying the key regional leaders and leadership transition phases.
3
Analyze Statement 3 regarding organizational infrastructure.
Statement 3 is correct: On the day of Hariyali Amavasya in 1917, Vijay Singh Pathik formed the 'Uparmal Panch Board' with Manna Patel as its Sarpanch to run a parallel peasant administration.
Confirming the institutional body created during the agitation.

Key Concept

Bijolia Peasant Movement of Mewar State
Question 231Question

Which Article of the Constitution of India specifies the constitutional duty of the Chief Minister to furnish information to the Governor regarding the administration of state affairs and legislative proposals?

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Answer: Article 167

Answer

Article 167 of the Constitution of India defines the duties of the Chief Minister towards the Governor regarding state administration and legislative proposals.
Article 167 of the Constitution of India defines the duties of the Chief Minister as the channel of communication between the Council of Ministers and the Governor, requiring the Chief Minister to communicate all decisions and legislative proposals of the cabinet to the Governor.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relevant constitutional provision regarding the communication link between the Chief Minister and the Governor.
Under Part VI of the Constitution, Article 167 outlines the duties of the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister acts as the principal channel of communication between the Council of Ministers and the Governor.
2
Verify the specific mandates contained in Article 167.
It mandates the Chief Minister to communicate all executive decisions and proposals for legislation to the Governor, and to furnish information requested by the Governor.
This maintains constitutional governance and keeps the state executive head informed.

Key Concept

Duties of the Chief Minister under Article 167
Estimated Time:45s
Question 232Question

With reference to the historic Kol Uprising (1831–1832) against colonial administrative expansion and agrarian disruption in eastern India, which of the following statements are correct?

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Answer: The uprising was primarily centered in the Chota Nagpur plateau region, spanning areas such as Ranchi, Singhbhum, and Hazaribagh.; It was prominently led by Buddho Bhagat and arose as an armed resistance against the influx of non-tribal landholders (Dikus) and heavy revenue demands.; The tribal insurgents relied primarily on traditional weaponry, such as bows, arrows, spears, and axes, to confront colonial militia.

Answer

The correct statements are that the uprising was centered in the Chota Nagpur plateau region, it was prominently led by Buddho Bhagat against non-tribal landholders (Dikus), and the insurgents used traditional weaponry like bows and arrows.
The Kol Uprising (1831–1832) was a landmark tribal resistance movement in the Chota Nagpur region. Led by leaders like Buddho Bhagat, tribal communities revolted against the dispossession of ancestral lands by non-tribal outsiders (Dikus) and heavy colonial taxation, using traditional weapons such as bows, arrows, and spears.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the geographical scope of the Kol Uprising
The revolt occurred across the Chota Nagpur region including Ranchi, Singhbhum, and Hazaribagh.
Verifies the geographical context of the historical movement.
2
Identify key leaders and underlying causes
Buddho Bhagat led the resistance against forced land transfers to non-tribal outsiders (Dikus) and colonial revenue agents.
Confirms the leadership and socio-economic motivation of the uprising.
3
Evaluate the administrative consequence of the movement
The British enacted Regulation XIII of 1833–1834, forming the South-West Frontier Agency (SWFA). The Permanent Settlement of 1793 predates the revolt.
Identifies the chronological mismatch regarding post-rebellion policy changes.
4
Examine the methods of resistance
Insurgents used traditional weapons like bows, arrows, axes, and spears.
Validates the nature of tribal resistance arms utilized.

Key Concept

Kol Uprising (1831–1832) leadership, geographic scope, causes, and post-rebellion administrative changes
Question 233Question

Regarding the historic Tana Bhagat Movement (1914) in regional state tribal history, which of the following statements are correct?

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Answer: It was initiated under the leadership of Jatra Bhagat among the Oraon tribal community of Chota Nagpur.; The movement emphasized socio-religious purification, advocating vegetarianism and total abstinence from alcohol.

Answer

The correct statements are that the movement was initiated under the leadership of Jatra Bhagat among the Oraon tribal community of Chota Nagpur, and that it emphasized socio-religious purification, advocating vegetarianism and total abstinence from alcohol.
The Tana Bhagat Movement was started by Jatra Bhagat in 1914 among the Oraon tribe in Chota Nagpur. It began as a socio-religious reform movement promoting moral purity, abstinence from liquor, and vegetarianism, before evolving into a non-violent agrarian protest against British land revenue demands and forced labor (begar).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the origin and leadership of the Tana Bhagat Movement.
Confirm that Jatra Bhagat started the movement in 1914 among the Oraon tribe in the Chota Nagpur region.
Establishing historical leadership and geographic origin validates the foundational statement.
2
Evaluate the socio-religious principles of the movement.
Verify that the movement urged followers to abandon alcohol consumption, animal sacrifice, and adopt vegetarianism.
Socio-religious reform was an essential precursor to their non-violent agrarian resistance.
3
Assess the political orientation and relationship with the colonial administration.
Disprove claims of collaboration with colonial authorities or reliance on unrelated acts like the Vernacular Press Act.
The Tana Bhagats adopted Gandhian satyagraha principles and non-cooperation against British revenue collectors.

Key Concept

Tana Bhagat Tribal Movement and Socio-Religious Agrarian Resistance
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 234Question

Arrange the following major rivers flowing through Odisha in sequential order from North to South based on the latitudinal position of their river mouths along the East Coast of India.

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Answer

The correct sequential order from North to South is Subarnarekha River, Baitarani River, Mahanadi River, Rushikulya River, and Vamsadhara River.
The correct North-to-South latitudinal arrangement of Odisha's coastal rivers begins with Subarnarekha River in the far north, followed sequentially by Baitarani River, Mahanadi River forming the central delta, Rushikulya River in southern Odisha, and Vamsadhara River at the southernmost boundary.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the coastal discharge latitude of the northernmost Odisha river
Subarnarekha River discharges into the Bay of Bengal at approx. 21°33' N near Kirtania in Balasore district, placing it northernmost.
Establishing the northern boundary of the state's coastal river system.
2
Determine the spatial sequence of central coastal river basins
Baitarani River empties near Dhamra at approx. 20°48' N, followed southwards by the primary delta outlets of the Mahanadi River near Paradeep at approx. 20°16' N.
Ordering the central coastal drainage systems of Odisha.
3
Identify the southern coastal and trans-boundary rivers
Rushikulya River enters the sea near Puruna Bandha at approx. 19°22' N, while Vamsadhara River flows south of Rushikulya through Rayagada/Gajapati to reach the sea at Kalingapatnam at approx. 18°20' N.
Completing the geographic sequence down to the southern border area.

Key Concept

Latitudinal spatial distribution of coastal river systems in Odisha
Question 235Question

With reference to the historic Bijolia Peasant Movement in regional state history, consider the following statements:

1. It was a prolonged anti-feudal agitation directed against excessive land revenue, forced labor (Begar), and various illegal cesses (Lagtags) imposed by the local Jagirdar.
2. Vijay Singh Pathik assumed leadership of the movement in its second phase and established the Bijolia Kisan Panchayat to organize the peasantry.
3. The movement ended abruptly in 1920 without securing any tax relief or agrarian concessions from the Mewar state administration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 2 only

Answer

The correct option is the one stating that statements 1 and 2 only are correct.
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct. The Bijolia Peasant Movement in Mewar was one of the longest non-violent peasant agitations in Indian state history, directed against feudal cesses and forced labor. Vijay Singh Pathik led the movement during its peak phase and established the Kisan Panchayat. Statement 3 is false because the movement achieved significant concessions in 1922 and continued until its final resolution in 1941.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding the nature and causes of the Bijolia Peasant Movement.
Statement 1 is correct. The movement originated in the Mewar region against heavy land revenue demands, forced labor (Begar), and around 84 custom cesses (Lagtags).
Understanding the agrarian grievances is essential to evaluate the movement's objectives.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 concerning the leadership of Vijay Singh Pathik.
Statement 2 is correct. Vijay Singh Pathik (Bhoop Singh) joined the movement in 1916 during its second phase and founded the Kisan Panchayat to streamline peasant organization.
Identifying key state movement leaders and their organizational contributions is critical for state history.
3
Verify Statement 3 regarding the timeline and outcome of the movement.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The movement did not end in 1920; an agreement was negotiated in 1922 yielding tax concessions, and the movement finally concluded in 1941 after resolving revenue grievances.
Chronological accuracy and historical outcomes distinguish true facts from distractor statements.

Key Concept

Bijolia Peasant Movement and Regional Agrarian Uprisings
Question 236Question

Consider the following statements regarding the physical relief, mountain ranges, and drainage features of Madhya Pradesh:

I. The Vindhyan Range forms a prominent escarpment facing the Narmada valley to the south, with its highest elevation point, Sad-bhavana Shikhar (Goodwill Peak), situated on the Bhander Plateau.
II. The Narmada River flows westward through a structural rift valley bounded by the Vindhya Range to the north and the Satpura Range to the south, receiving the Tawa River as its major left-bank tributary originating in the Mahadeo Hills.
III. The Kaimur Range constitutes the eastern structural continuation of the Satpura Mountain System, acting as the primary watershed between the Mahanadi and Tapi river basins.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: Statements I and II only

Answer

The correct answer is the option stating that Statements I and II only are correct.
Statements I and II are geographically accurate. Sad-bhavana Shikhar (Goodwill Peak) is the highest elevation in the Vindhya range located on the Bhander Plateau. Narmada flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, receiving the Tawa River from the left bank (originating in the Mahadeo Hills). Statement III is false because the Kaimur Range is part of the Vindhya system (not Satpura) and acts as a watershed between the Son and Ganges tributaries.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement I regarding the Vindhya Range and its highest peak.
Statement I is correct. The Vindhya Range features an escarpment overlooking the Narmada rift. Its peak, Sad-bhavana Shikhar (also known as Goodwill Peak or Kalumar Peak), lies on the Bhander Plateau in Damoh district.
Geographical relief facts confirm Bhander Plateau hosts the highest elevation of the Vindhya system.
2
Evaluate Statement II regarding Narmada's rift valley and its tributary Tawa.
Statement II is correct. The Narmada flows west between the Vindhyas (north) and Satpuras (south). The Tawa River originates in the Mahadeo Hills (Satpura range) and flows northwards to join Narmada on its left bank.
Tawa is the longest left-bank tributary of the Narmada River.
3
Evaluate Statement III regarding the Kaimur Range.
Statement III is incorrect. The Kaimur Range forms the eastern wing of the Vindhya Range, not the Satpura Range. Furthermore, it forms the divide between the Son River basin to the south and the Yamuna/Ganga tributaries to the north.
Assigning Kaimur to the Satpura system and misidentifying its water divide are major geographical errors.

Key Concept

Physical relief, mountain ranges, and drainage systems of Madhya Pradesh
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 237Question

Match the following 19th-century regional revolts in Western India (Maharashtra state history) with their respective leaders:

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Ramosi Uprising (1826–1829)
Bhil Revolt in Khandesh (1817–1819)
Sawantwadi Revolt (1844)
Gadkari Rebellion in Kolhapur (1844)

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Answer

The correct pairings are: Ramosi Uprising (1826–1829) matches with Umaji Naik; Bhil Revolt in Khandesh (1817–1819) matches with Sevaram; Sawantwadi Revolt (1844) matches with Phond Sawant; and Gadkari Rebellion in Kolhapur (1844) matches with Daji Krishna Pandit.
Each historical movement corresponds accurately to its regional leader in Maharashtra state history: the Ramosi Uprising was led by Umaji Naik, the Khandesh Bhil Revolt by Sevaram, the Sawantwadi Revolt by Phond Sawant, and the Kolhapur Gadkari Rebellion by Daji Krishna Pandit.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the leader of the Ramosi movement in the Pune/Satara region.
Umaji Naik organized the Ramosis into an armed resistance following British Peshwa territorial annexation.
This establishes the link between Ramosi Uprising and Umaji Naik.
2
Identify the leadership of tribal resistance in Khandesh.
Sevaram led the local Bhil tribes against agrarian grievances and British occupation.
This establishes the link between the Khandesh Bhil Revolt and Sevaram.
3
Match the coast/southern Maratha uprisings (Sawantwadi and Kolhapur Gadkari revolts) with their regional commanders.
Phond Sawant directed the Sawantwadi resistance, while the discontented hereditary militia (Gadkaris) in Kolhapur rebelled under Daji Krishna Pandit's administrative changes.
This completes the accurate cross-matching of all 19th-century regional movements.

Key Concept

19th-Century State History and Regional Uprisings in Western India
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Question 238Question

Under the Constitution of India, who among the following constitutional authorities is mandated to constitute a State Finance Commission every five years to review the financial position of local bodies in the state?

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Answer: The Governor of the State

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The Governor of the State
Under Articles 243-I and 243-Y of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a state is constitutionally mandated to constitute a State Finance Commission every five years. The commission makes recommendations regarding the distribution of net tax proceeds between the State and local governance bodies (Panchayats and Municipalities).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relevant constitutional provisions governing local self-government institutions.
Articles 243-I and 243-Y dictate the financial distribution mechanisms for Panchayats and Municipalities.
These provisions were added by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts.
2
Determine the appointing/constituting authority specified under these constitutional articles.
The Governor of the State is explicitly empowered to constitute a State Finance Commission every five years.
The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state responsible for establishing statutory and constitutional bodies under state jurisdiction.

Key Concept

Establishment and composition of the State Finance Commission
Question 239Question

In the mineral economy of Rajasthan, which district houses the Jhamarkotra mines, representing India's largest known commercial deposit of rock phosphate used extensively in the fertilizer industry?

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Answer: Udaipur district

Answer

Udaipur district is the correct answer as it contains the Jhamarkotra deposit, India's largest commercial source of rock phosphate.
Udaipur district hosts the largest and richest commercial deposit of rock phosphate in India at Jhamarkotra. Managed by Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Limited (RSMML), this deposit supplies essential raw materials to the domestic chemical and fertilizer industries.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary mineral resource in question and its industrial application.
The target resource is rock phosphate, a crucial raw material for manufacturing phosphatic fertilizers.
Establishing the industrial utility isolates the target mineral belt.
2
Map the Jhamarkotra deposit to its administrative district in Rajasthan.
Jhamarkotra is located approximately 26 km from Udaipur city in Udaipur district.
Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Limited (RSMML) operates the Jhamarkotra open-cast mine in Udaipur.
3
Differentiate Udaipur from other prominent mining districts in the state.
Barmer produces crude oil/lignite, Jhunjhunu produces copper, and Nagaur produces marble/tungsten.
Verifying district-mineral pairings confirms the correct option.

Key Concept

Spatial distribution of non-metallic mineral resources and mining belts in State Economy
Question 240Question

Which state government in India launched the 'Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana' to provide financial subsidies for purchasing passenger vehicles to rural unemployed youth belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Extremely Backward Classes?

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Answer: Bihar

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Bihar
The 'Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana' was launched by the Government of Bihar. Under this flagship welfare scheme, the state provides a 50% financial subsidy (up to a fixed ceiling) to eligible unemployed rural youth from SC, ST, and EBC categories to buy 4-to-10-seater passenger vehicles, boosting rural public transport and self-employment.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the scheme name and target objectives
The scheme aims to improve last-mile rural transport and generate employment for SC, ST, and EBC youth by subsidizing 4-to-10-seater passenger vehicles.
Identifying key targeted beneficiaries and subsidy frameworks helps match the policy to its originating state government.
2
Identify the implementing state
The Government of Bihar introduced and manages the Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana.
State-specific welfare initiatives are tied to their designated state administration.

Key Concept

State Government Schemes and Welfare Policies
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